Kerry Skram and Eric Lee star as the romantically entangled Hermia and Lysander in Repertory Theater of Iowa's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' at Salisbury House & Gardens. / Special to the Register

Cyclists ride through the East Village during last year's Moonlight Classic. / Special to The Register

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1. See 'Monsters University'

Now playing

The prequel to “Monsters, Inc.” is adorable and funny, says Gannett’s Bill Goodykoontz.

2. Craft Brew Festival

Saturday

The Iowa Brewers Guild hosts its annual Iowa Craft Brew Festival downtown on the Locust Street bridge. More than 30 Iowa breweries and several regional and national microbrewers will be on hand serving unlimited beer. Tickets are $25 through www.midwestix.com.

3. Moonlight Classic

Saturday

Enjoy a ride around central Iowa in the darkness at the second annual Moonlight Classic. Last year nearly 400 cyclists made the 10-mile ride through downtown and around the west side. The event features live music by Infuzion and prizes for best costumes, helmets and bike lights, and best team bus. Proceeds benefit Orchard Place. 9:30 p.m. Saturday beginning at el Bait Shop, 200 S.W. Second St. $25 in advance, $35 day of event. Go to www.moonlightclassicdsm.com.

4. Shakespeare

Today through Sunday

The Repertory Theater of Iowa performs the Shakespeare classic “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” which tells of an enchanted evening in an even more enchanted forest where lovers, gods and royalty discover love. 7:30 p.m. today through Sunday at Salisbury House, 4025 Tonawanda Drive. $25. Go to www.salisburyhouse.org.

5. Opera

Today through Sunday

The Des Moines Metro Opera kicks off its 2013 season. Today at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. see Charles-Francois Gounod’s “Romeo et Juliette” at the Blank Performing Arts Center, 513 N. D St., Indianola. At 7:30 p.m. Saturday, the DMMO performs Benjamin Britten’s “Peter Grimes,” followed by “Romeo et Juliette” again at 2 p.m. Sunday. The season continues through July 14, including Strauss’ “Elektra,” which debuts next week. $49-$92. Go to www.desmoinesmetroopera.org.